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UNIT 3
LESSON 1
Grammar – Comparison (1) There are (twice as many) employees in this company as the last company I worked for. Stefan is the most talented student in the class (by a long, long, long, long way). Reenie earns (quite a lot more) than I do. Lindsey Vonn is arguably (the best) female downhill skier in the world. There is (much more) room in your flat than in mine. It's not about who has (the most) friends – it's close friends that matter. Grammar – Comparison (2) This laptop is the best gift I've ever received (by a long, long, long, long way). I have (many more) exams this year than last year. I feel (quite a lot) better today than I did yesterday. My brother has (the largest) collection of DVDs of anyone I know. There are (twice as many) cars on the road as there used to be. Chocolate is (the best) flavour for ice cream, no doubt about it. Grammar – Comparison (3) Welcome to Genting Highlands in Malaysia, (the largest) hotel in the world. We have 7,351 rooms, (the most) of any hotel in the world by a (long, long, long, long way) and (many more) than the Venetian in Las Vegas, the second-largest in the world, which has 7,117 rooms. Our resort is (more) than just a hotel. Below the rooms are a shopping mall, restaurants, casinos and an indoor theme park. 35.5 million guests have stayed with us since 2006, and we think our hotel is (the best) in the world. We hope you'll agree. Vocabulary – Loan words (1) (m a n g a) (c o c k r o a c h) (b r o c c o l i)
(p o l k a) (c o c o a) (a n c h o v y) (s a m o v a r) (j u m b o) (t a e k w o n d o) (c h o c o l a t e) (k e t c h u p) Vocabulary – Loan words (2) I think I've been bitten by a m (mosquito). Would you like a cup of c (coffee)? You can take a c (coach) from Manchester to London. Could I borrow your b (biro), please? I need to fill in this form. I started taking p (piano) lessons when I was six. I'm looking forward to the day when a r (robot) will clean my house. I hated maths at school, and in particular a (algebra). Since I started using this new s (shampoo) my hair has been really shiny. Have you ever sung k (karaoke)? Our college has set up a w (wiki) with answers to common questions. Vocabulary – Roots of English vacation – (holiday) ache – (pain) construction – (building) detest – (hate) mistake – (error) expect – (wait) gift – (present)
All new employees (must) report to reception on their first day. I (may) go to the gym tonight. I'm thinking about trying the spinning class. You (can't) have seen Lisa at the supermarket. She's in Spain on holiday. If you're going to be late, you (ought to) phone your boss to let her know. You (don't have to) wear a suit. It's quite a casual party. Grammar – Modal verbs (2) You (have to pay) a registration fee if you want to join the gym. I (may not have) time to finish this report before Friday. Sorry. Terri (might buy) a new car if she can find one she likes at the right price. We (mustn't be) late for Sarah's surprise birthday party. You (oughtn't to buy) those trainers. They're fake. We (couldn't save) the company from going bankrupt. It's heart-breaking. You can hardly keep your eyes open. You (should go) to bed. I (can speak) Italian. I studied in Rome for two years. Vocabulary – Expressions with can't (1) (I can't stand the smell of cigarette smoke.) (I can't wait to get married and have children.) (I can't help thinking that I'm not getting paid enough.) (I can't be bothered to brush my hair when I'm in a hurry.) (I can't face watching TV first thing in the morning.) Vocabulary – Expressions with can't (2) Steve: Are you OK, Alice? You look a bit upset. Alice: Oh yeah, I'm OK. My coffee machine broke this morning. You know I (can't face) anything first thing in the morning before I've had a cup of coffee. Steve: Ugh, I (can't stand) coffee! I'm a tea drinker.
Alice: I know. So anyway, I spent ages trying to fix it, but I couldn't. By the time I'd had breakfast it was already nine o'clock, so I was late for work. Steve: Oh dear. To be honest, I (can't be bothered) to have breakfast when I'm in a hurry. Alice: It's the most important meal of the day! Steve: I know, but I (can't help) thinking I could have another 15 minutes of sleep instead. Alice: Well, I (can't wait) to move house. When I live nearer to the office, I won't have to get up so early. And I'm going to get a new coffee machine too! LESSON 3 Listening (1) Dania works in the (marketing) department. The man thinks that people often (misuse) words. The man says that 'absolutely' should come before an (adjective). The man says that instead of saying 'absolutely', people should say ' (yes)'. The man says people shouldn't begin a sentence with 'so' if they're not stating a (reason) or explanation. The woman thinks the man needs to (calm down). Listening (2) The word that Dania has used too often is ('passionate'). The man doesn't believe (Dania is really excited). The company the man works for (sells children's clothes). People often say 'absolutely' when (they should say 'yes').
What I really love is getting up late (on a Sunday, then cooking breakfast.) Another thing that appeals to me (is going on holiday to a desert island.) It was three days later when (I realised I had lost my credit card.) Grammar – Cleft sentences (2) Jennifer Lawrence is the actress who was in the Hunger Games films. The actress (who was in the Hunger Games films is Jennifer Lawrence). Fabio and Sandrine got married in Venice. The place (where Fabio and Sandrine got married is Venice). Bibi makes a cake and then decorates it with chocolate. What Bibi (does is make a cake and then decorate it with chocolate). I found the documentary about Paris very interesting. One thing (I found very interesting was the documentary about Paris). The book about the history of the city was another thing that caught my attention. Another thing (that caught my attention was the book about the history of the city). I was introduced to Tom by Rachel. It (was Rachel who introduced me to Tom). Vocabulary – Sounds (1) (d r u m m i n g) (s c r a p i n g) (c r e a k i n g) (b u b b l i n g) (t i c k i n g) (g u r g l e) (c r u n c h i n g) (w h i s t l i n g) (c r y i n g) (h i s s i n g) Vocabulary – Sounds (2) Walking on snow.–(crunching) Rain falling on a window pane.–(drumming)
Steam coming out of a kettle.–(hissing) A baby laughing.–(gurgle) A chair being pulled across the floor.–(scraping) A fizzy drink in a glass.–(bubbling)
The discussion of the bill in parliament has (put the government on the defensive). The opposition (came out with guns blazing) from the beginning of the argument. We all thought they would (wipe the government out) with their arguments. The government's (counterattack) was so impressive that the unions were (caught off their guard). Vocabulary – Adverbs and adverb phrases (2) The opposition (went for the Prime Minister) from the beginning of the parliamentary session. The opposition thought that the government (would be shot down in flames). The Prime Minister's counterattack was immediate. It soon became clear that he (would take no prisoners). He went for the opposition (from the off), and his arguments against them were (right on target). Vocabulary – Adverbs and adverb phrases (3) The third fight between Muhammad Ali, the world heavyweight boxing champion, and his challenger, Joe Frazier, is considered by experts to be the greatest fight of all times. It took place in Manila in 1975, and it lasted 14 rounds before Frazier's trainer could convince him to accept d (defeat). Ali w (went) i (in) f (for) t (the) kl (kill) from the off, but every time it seemed he had Frazier o (on) t (the) rp (ropes), his challenger escaped. By the 14th^ round, Frazier was barely able to stay on his feet because of Ali's d (deadly) at (accurate) blows, which had almost dd (demolished) him. Even so, he protested when his trainer called the fight off. Did Frazier ph (punch) a (above) h (his) wt (weight) when he challenged Mohammed Ali? In a rare tribute to his challenger, Ali said “I couldn't have taken the punches he took. I would have given in long before.” LESSON 2 Reading – The scoop of the century (1) Clare Hollingworth reported the outbreak of World War I (II). She began working for a newspaper in (August) 1939.
She went to (Germany) on a fact-finding mission. Her story was published on the (front) page of the newspaper. Hollingworth has worked in war (zones) such as Palestine and Vietnam. She enjoys going to the (Foreign) Correspondent's Club in Hong Kong. Reading – The scoop of the century (2) Clare Hollingworth is (relatively unknown). Hollingworth (did not expect) to see German tanks at the border. Officials in Warsaw were not sure (the war was about to begin). The officials (listened) to the outbreak of the war over the telephone. Some people believe Hollingworth’s news story was the most (important) in 100 years. After World War II, Hollingworth continued to work as a war (correspondent). Hollingworth is still alive and lives in (Hong Kong). Grammar – Gerunds and participles (1) The light was (dwindling) and it was difficult to see the path ahead of us. I saw Jeanette (standing) at the bus stop. Maybe her bus was late. (Waiting) patiently, the lion watched its prey. (Doing) yoga is my favourite way to start the day. I love ( flying .) It's my favourite form of transport. I just saw the plane (taking off). We've missed it! Grammar – Gerunds and participles (2) Viet Cong's Cu Chi tunnels Memories of the Vietnam War (or the 'American War', as they call it in Vietnam) may be (fading away), but more solid reminders of this conflict still remain. In the countryside just outside of Ho Chi Minh City are the Cu Chi tunnels. Simply (moving) along inside these small tunnels, carved out by the Viet Cong, is not easy. The Viet Cong hid from the Americans in these tunnels, often (leaving) their safety only at night. Conditions were hard: there were rats in the tunnels, food and water were scarce, and (breathing) was difficult as the air was hot and stale. You can still visit the tunnels today, some of which have made wider to accommodate Western tourists, who were (straining) to fit through the small spaces.
LESSON 3
Listening (1) The man works in (IT). He has a lot of (disagreements) with his boss. He was going to go on holiday to (Spain). His boss told him he was going to have to work (overtime). Lilian is a (cello) player. The man met Lilian for a (coffee). Lilian offered the man a (job). Listening (2) The man hates his job. (FALSE) Two months before he was due to go on holiday, the man's boss said he couldn't go. (FALSE) The holiday was going to cost a lot of money. (NOT GIVEN) The man was prepared to leave his job in protest. (TRUE) The man goes to orchestra practice twice a week. (NOT GIVEN) The man felt angry for a long time after the argument with his boss. (TRUE) The man is now in a new relationship. (TRUE) Dialogue – Strengthening opinions with examples and adverbs (1) Fran: Did you see this article about the new power station they're planning to build? It's only 50km from here! George: Yes, but I don't see it (happening any time soon), do you? Fran: Why not? George: Well, it's a nuclear power station. (Understandably), a lot of people in the area are worried about it. Fran: (How's that)? Won't it bring more jobs to the area?
George: Well yes, (obviously) it will create more jobs, but people are worried about accidents. (Like), for example, Chernobyl. There was a leak at a nuclear power station and it was a disaster. Fran: Yes, but (back then) safety wasn't considered so important. Surely that could never happen again? George: Hmm, don't be so sure. Dialogue – Strengthening opinions with examples and adverbs (2) Max: Did you know that all young men and women in Israel have to do military service? Jill: Yes, and I think it's a good idea. I think we should have national service in our country too. I'd love to do it! Max: You're k (kidding), right? Jill: No, I'm not! Military service teaches people discipline and it makes them into useful citizens. That's what I think, a (anyway). Max: So b (basically) what you're saying is that everyone should have a military education as well as an academic education. Jill: Basically, yes. As we've seen in the c (case) of Paris recently, nowhere is 100 percent safe. We all need to take our security more seriously. And trained civilians who have done military training can only help to keep us safer. Don't you agree?
We had a r (row) and I said some terrible things to Roberto. When I was young, I q (quarrelled) constantly with my brother.
